Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual, Fourth Edition
Language: English
Published by Plural Publishing, Inc (edition 4), 2026
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- Title
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual, Fourth Edition
- Author
- Jennifer A. Ostergren; Margaret Vento-Wilson
- Publisher
- Plural Publishing, Inc (edition 4)
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1635508819
- ISBN 13
- 9781635508819
- Edition
- 4.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual, Fourth Edition is a practical and accessible guide for preparing and supporting speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs). Written for SLPA training programs and for speech-language pathologists who supervise SLPAs, this text clearly defines the roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice of SLPAs while emphasizing effective collaboration with supervising clinicians. Grounded in current professional guidance, including recommendations from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, it focuses on the applied knowledge and clinical skills SLPAs need to contribute effectively to therapy services across educational, clinical, and community settings.
Moving from foundational professional topics to hands-on clinical application, the book addresses supervision, ethics, professional conduct, and client-centered care before guiding readers through essential clinical skills such as implementing therapy, collecting and summarizing data, writing notes, and facilitating group sessions. Chapters addressing common populations and treatment contexts help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world clinical practice, making this text an ideal core resource for SLPA programs and a valuable reference for supervising SLPs.
New to the Fourth Edition- A new chapter highlighting the importance of child-directed play in speech-language therapy
- Broadened coverage of culturally and linguistically responsive service delivery, with specific guidance on working with interpreters in spoken languages other than English and transliterators in signed languages
- Updated clinical guidance across intervention areas including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and language intervention
- New discussion on theories of learning as they apply to the work of SLPAs in framing intervention
- Updated chapter on phonology and literacy with expanded discussion of the clinical application of phonology, and an introduction to literacy and how targeting these two domains can support the development of both
- Additional online ancillaries including student learning outcomes for each chapter, practice quizzes, and other helpful resources for instructors and students
- Clear explanation of SLPA roles, scope of practice, and professional expectations
- Step-by-step guidance for essential clinical tasks such as data collection, note writing, and therapy implementation
- Practical strategies for supporting individual and group therapy across settings
- Coverage of common populations and treatment contexts encountered by SLPAs
- Emphasis on ethical conduct, professional behavior, and effective collaboration with supervising SLPs
- Ready-to-use clinical forms and tools
For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank
For students: Quizzes, Activities/Exercises, Forms/Documents, Clinical Tools
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About the Author
Margaret Vento-Wilson, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Language Pathology in the College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Long Beach. In addition to her work in academia, Dr. Vento-Wilson has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for many years and has worked in the school system as well as private practice. In the school setting, Dr. Vento-Wilson frequently supervised undergraduate students in their SLPA practicums. Dr. Vento-Wilson has published in the areas of motor speech disorders, congenital aglossia, and AAC. She has presented at the national and state levels on AAC, narratives, and generative artificial intelligence in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
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